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Riku ([personal profile] darkbreak) wrote in [community profile] afterthought2020-02-06 11:36 am

I'm in love with the shape of you; We push and pull like a magnet do

[So this was the Wilde, huh? Riku's been studying some of the maps and researching the areas surrounding the city as a way to get familiar with this world. It's given him something to do, and since he can't study half of the material in the libraries and areas of the Coven (that is, if they'll even let him in) and has been dealing with the affects this world has been having on his body, it's also been a welcome distraction. Something to get through the pain and the new urges coursing through his being.

And above all, he's just been curious. Plain and simple. A part of it, he attributes to restlessness. After all, when's the last time he's spent more than a month on one single world? The past few years, he's been going from place to place, combating Heartless, the battles against Xehanort and checking in on the balance of the worlds, and of course his friends. Being in one spot suddenly felt confining.

So coming out here into the Wilde and getting to stretch his new legs and senses felt like a welcome reprieve. And coming out with Sora felt even better. Despite all the worlds and adventures they've had, how many have they been able to do together? Not many, so taking on this quest seemed like a grand opportunity. It didn't even seem all that complicated compared to what they've been through. Find a manticore and bring back a sample of it's venom. Simple enough, right?

Except finding the damned creature was the main challenge. Riku tried to get as much information from the apothecary owner as possible, even right down to the scent of the beast. But there wasn't too much to go on. His nose hasn't been able to catch the acrid and decayed smell that was described to him so far.

He huffs, long and thick snow leopard tail swaying with mild annoyance, and ears folding back. It's still relatively early in their search, but after finding all the warnings about the Wilde and the infections, he doesn't want to chance that any harm comes to Sora, especially after just finding him again. Plus, if they lose daylight (and Riku's guessing they probably will soon)...

Well, he doesn't quite want to think about that just yet. He needs to keep Sora safe.

He turns to his partner, ears relaxing.]


You feeling okay?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-06-22 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah?

[When those big strong arms come around his shoulders Sora's ears perk up. His heart feels warm the moment that Riku's chin rests right in between both rabbit ears.]

Heeeey.

[His fingers go up to rest on Riku's arms and he smiles as a blush gets pink over his cheeks. Nothing will ever feel as safe and good as Riku's protective arms around him. He scratches gentle patterns over that kitty fur.]

Oh yeah. We were going to find her some herbs and flowers, right? For her potions.
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-06-26 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Aww, come on. I promise I won't eat more than one or two. You don't know how tasty fresh flowers really are!

[Sora snickers gently under the squeeze, kiss and affection. Riku is being so snuggly that Sora can't help but soak it all in. Riku's attention is the best kind of attention.]

But fine! If you want to do all the work with carrying it all back I'm not going to complain!

[Sora can just be pleasantly lazy.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-07-11 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Wha-!

[Sora is so quick to swat at Riku's hand that is poking at his belly. He lets out a small rabbit-like yip as he frowns playfully up at the other.]

I eat just enough, thank you! [And his tummy is fine! ... Isn't it? Sora might be putting his hands over his stomach just to hide it for a moment or two...

But then he quickly grabs the rest of his things and starts to march off back towards the city! It's a ways away but along the way Sora can sniff out those sweet (and apparently fattening) herbs and flowers. So as they start on their walk back Sora is doing just that, picking out certain herbs and flowers just for Kairi. And handing them to Riku for safekeeping, of course.]


If we're talking about stuff like fish, though... I really miss eating that kind of stuff, you know? Seafood...

[Growing up on the islands they had a whole lot of it. Most of that kind of stuff bothers Sora's stomach now but that doesn't mean he doesn't dream about eating it again.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-07-18 11:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[At least the day continues to be fairly pleasant. And when Sora is offered the clover he simply leans over and chomps them right out of Riku's hand with a smile.]

Are you sure you can't have stuff like blueberries maybe? Or other sweet fruits? I know it's not like eating actual sweets or baked good but they're just as tasty.

[Or so he thinks now that he's got the mind of a rabbit and a stomach of a vegetarian.

Sora continues to pick and prod the foliage as they go and soon they have a fairly decent sized bundle of herbs and fresh flowers for their bonded witch.]


Or I wonder if there's such a thing as sweet fish?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-07-24 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sora grins and gives a bit of a shrug as he watches Riku take down that handful of fresh berries. Now he's thinking he might try to experiment with cooking meats with fruits or at least trying to figure out some sort of savoury treat that Riku might like. He's not the worst cook in the world anymore, after all. All thanks to Little Chef! He still remembers some of his cooking escapades!]

Hey, I don't mind getting to take care of a sick Riku cat. You're the one who's always looking after us so it would kind of be nice to get a chance to do that for you instead.

[Sora snorts. His nose twitches.]

Not that I'm saying I want to see you sick or anything like that. But lets try some baked fruits, okay? Okay?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-07-30 04:37 pm (UTC)(link)
[There is this soft pout on Sora's lips even when Riku's hands go ruffling through his brunette locks again. His ears twitch and swivel quickly like he's thinking deeply about something before he finally reaches out to gently swat at Riku's arm. The wail whapping him has Sora chittering softly too.]

Are you kidding? Yeah, you're always too busy worrying about us all the time that you never let us worry about you.

[There's an affectionate undertone to Sora's scolding. But he's not wrong. Over the years it really has become Riku being this caretaking presence. But perhaps that's merited with how much trouble Sora and Kairi can get into. But still.]

We love you. Let us take care of you too, okay? So that means you have to eat anything that I make for you.

[good or bad!]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-08-15 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[And just like that Sora's scolding attitude evaporates into thin air the moment Riku speaks again and gets so close to his long rabbit ears. He feels warm and a little excited at such things and has to resist the urge to bounce on his feet. He's not a real rabbit- He doesn't need to binky when he's happy! That would be embarrassing!]

Then it's a deal! One troublemaker special is coming your way soon, Riku!

[He grins happily and then wraps an arm around Riku's as they walk.

Eventually, they do make it back to the city. The magical city twinkling in the afternoon sun with summer air and magic. Their shared cottage isn't that far away from the city gates so they'll be home very soon. A good end to a good quest and journey.]


Thanks for coming with me on this quest, Riku. We've always made a great team, huh?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-08-22 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[If Riku had voiced his sentiments about this world Sora would probably agree. As strange as this world is? It has brought them together in a way they couldn't have been together before. It might not be the islands they call home but this place is starting to take root in his heart. And honestly, Sora has been away from home for so long that sometimes he wonders if he can really call Destiny Islands home still. When his heart has wandered all over the galaxy and now that he's settled here, he really wonders what he should call home at all.

But then Riku presses a kiss to his brow and Sora's heart flutters in the same way it always does. This gentle pitter-patter in his chest and a bounce of his new long ears.

Right. Riku and Kairi. That's where his home is. It's wherever they are.]


I'm glad we're all together here. [Sora murmurs, hands still holding gently to Riku's forearms.] You and Kairi are all I need.
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2020-09-22 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I count on it.

[Sora grins happily and then tugs Riku inside. All that matters is that they're together and Sora doesn't think twice about the things that have happened in the past. Home is where the heart is. That's all Riku needs to worry about now too.

Right before they enter their cottage Sora does catch a glimpse at the sky. He can feel the change in the air. The chill and the sky's clouds shifting.]


You know, I think it's gonna be a full moon soon.

[Which in this world means that many monsters get affected by that full moon. Most animalistic in desires and instincts. Needy or angry in other ways. It can be a rough time for some monsters if they don't know how to deal with it.]